THE SAMARITANS, HERTS AND ESSEX (WARE) BRANCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on the two pages attached hereto. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of the procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissions under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the Génoral Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1. which gives reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sylvia A Jenkins, Mimram House Tewin Water Welwyn HERTS AL6 OAB 9 July 2024 HERTS ESSEX IWAREI SAMARITANS Statement of Assets and Llabllities as at 315t March 2024 Note 2024 2023 FIXED A55ET5 lat Cost) Freehold Property- I Cross Street, WarÈ Capitalised Development Costs 270,529 258,269 528,798 270,529 258,269 528,798 Van 10,000 INVESTMENTS (Market Value} Sarasin & Partners CIF for Endowments blf Gainl (Loss) in Year (Withdrawals) in Year 178,675 19,194 iio,0001 187,869 216,125 17,4501 130,0001 178.675 CURRENT ASSETS Bank Balances Lloyds Bank plc- Current Aceount Barclays Friends account arclays - 300 Club account Petty Cash 10,147 1,000 46 13,356 1,329 342 11,193 15,027 TOTAL NET ASSETS 737,860 722,500 THE FUNDS OFTHE CHARITY: THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY: Restrlcted funds lafter expenses) 12,407 38,898 Designated Reserves Freehold Property on acquisition - I Cross 5t Development cost to date Total Fixed Asset reserve 270,529 258,269 528,798 270,529 258,269 528,798 Major Property maintenance Fund 48,975 48,975 General Fund Total unrestricted funds 147,680 725,453 105,829 683,602 TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 737,860 722,500 Approved by the Tr tees nd signed on their behalf,. Morisha Christv........ Carol Tittensor... HERTS ESSEX IWAREI SAMARITANS Receipts and Payments for the year ending 315t March 2014 Note General fund De5ign3ted funds Restricted funds 2023124 Total 2022123 Total RECEIPTS Donations 18,190 500 18,190 7,520 9,671 Is,soo 200 20,109 1,000 10,475 7,500 Legacies Charitable activitie5'. 7.020 Friends of S3m3rit3ns Grants Income Other income Ixmas card sales) 8ranch events 3(K) Club 9,671 15,500 200 Other trnding activitie5'. TOTAL RECEIPTS 1,904 45,965 1.904 52,985 2.150 41,234 7.020 PAYMENTS Emergenw Telephones Volunteers Tralning & Support Publicity & Outreèch Stationery & Postage Water, Light & Heat Household Expenses Repairs, Renew31s & Se￿IcIng Equipment Purthè5e & Hire Office telephone Governance Cost5 Insurance & Legal Sèl3ry costs Van runnin8 expenses COVID 19 5peciflc costs Cross Street maintenance Gypsy, Romènyi Traveller project Contribution to VOIP project 175 4,776 1,693 1,208 4,319 3,112 4.274 3,924 694 1.163 1.135 9,276 1,120 175 717 4,776 1,693 1,208 4,319 3,112 4,274 3,924 694 1,163 1,13S 9,276 1.120 9,161 2,373 1.413 3.445 3,289 4,272 5,782 839 1.755 1,094 8,701 559 10,025 15,000 40,OC 12,361 12,361 Contrlbutlon to SCO 7,589 7,589 17.271 TOTAL PAYMENTS 56,819 56,819 125,696 NET INCOME SURPLUS / IDEFICITI for the Year Transfer from CDvid reserve Gain5 1 IL0551 on Investment assets MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 110,8541 33,511 19,194 41,851 7,020 133,5111 13,8341 184,4611 19,194 15,360 17,4501 191,9111 126,4911 RESERVE BALANCES at start of Year 105,829 577,773 38,898 722,500 814,411 RESERVE BALANCES at end of Year 147,680 577,773 12A07 737.860 722,500 HERTS AND ESSEX (WARE) SAMARITANS Notes to the Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2024 a) Accounting policies - the f inancial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies set out in the notes below and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and follow the guidelines issued by the Charities Commission in 2016 (Charty reporting and accounting CC15d). The charity is not required to prepare accruals accounts. so the Trustees have chosen to prepare receipts and payments accounts. b) Receipts and Payments- summarise the movement of cash into and out of the charity during the financial year. The closing cash balance is the cash balance plus any mon received before the end of the year bLJt only banked in the following year less any cheques written before the end of the year but not cleared through the bank until the following year. c) The ContribUt￿n to SCO is utilised towards ongoing running costs of the saNice provided such as phone lines and IT connectivity and support, training materials, ongoing compliance and monitoring, research and influence.11 also includes specific initiatives and projects such as: Equity, Diversrty and Inclusion (EDI) - an organis8tion-wide review of how we re representing and responding to the needs of minoritized communtiies across the UK and Ireland., Digitsl Transformation programme ~Future proofing our listening service, Ongoing rollout of "Online Chat" f unction, Extension of our email service. As a branch we are delighted to be able to contribute to projects that allow the service we provide to continue to develop and to support our vision that fewer people die by suicide. Payment for 2023-24 will be made after the year end and is not included in the accounts. d) Fund accounting - Restricted funds represent restricted donations and grants, after deducting expenditure attributable thereto. 8) The Major Property Maintenance Fund represents the balance of a a very generous donation from a private donor which will enable us to fund the ongoing improvements and maintenance of our property in future years. f) Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are spent or applied at the discretion of the Trustees to further the charity's objectives.